... nature of kingship. Shakespeare's attitude towards war was clearly defined and portrayed through the actions and the comments made by different characters in the play. At the beginning of the play, the Chorus started by describing Henry V with words like, "warlike Harry" and "the port of Mars..." The author wants to create an impression on the audiences that Henry V possessed great power, even comparing him with Mars, the god of war. He tries to show that the Henry V is a powerful and aggressive man who has fought many great battles; a man that everyone feared of. "Awaken our sleeping sword of war" and "combine blood, sword, and fire to win your right.", stated by the court, as they persuaded Henry V to conquer France by using words of honor and war. Other characters also contributed in revealing the characteristic of King Henry V. During the conversation between ...

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